With regular brushing and flossing, the implant screw itself can last a lifetime, assuming the patient receives regular dental check-ups every 6 months. The crown, however, usually only lasts about 10 to 15 years before it may need a replacement due to wear and tear.
Most patients will need to wear fixed braces for around 18 to 24 months. For problems that are harder to correct, or for our older patients, treatment may take up to three years. If you have less severe issues or are a good candidate for clear aligners like Invisalign, treatment may take as little as 6 to 12 months.
Getting braces put on your teeth doesn't hurt. It takes between one to two hours to have braces put on your teeth. First, your orthodontist puts bands around your back molars. This may involve some slight pressure or pinching, but it won't be painful.
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No, it is not painful! A very small percentage of people may have slight sensitivity, but it is uncommon. You can avoid extremely hot or cold food/drinks 24 hours after the treatment as a precaution.
Our Professional dentists make each and everything clear to the patient. All the concerned questions of the patient are heard and answered thoroughly. It is made sure that the patient has to bear no pain during the procedure. But if during the procedure, the patient feels any sort of accidental or unexpected pain, our dentists stop the procedure right at the moment. So, you need not to worry at all.
The short answer is no, the procedure is not painful. You will experience discomfort upon completion but the actual process can be completed with the administration of a local anesthetic to the soft tissue to minimize any unpleasant feelings during the process.
A root canal procedure sounds scary, but with today's technology, it's typically not a whole lot more different than having a deep filling. There's little to no pain because our dentist will use local anesthesia to numb your tooth and gums so you're comfortable during the procedure.
Yes, getting a tooth pulled can hurt. However, our dentist will typically give you local anesthesia during the procedure to eliminate the pain. Also, following the procedure, dentists usually recommend over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription pain medication to help you manage the pain.
You shouldn't feel any pain as your wisdom teeth are removed because the area will be numb. However, if you do feel pain during the procedure, tell your dentist so he can give you more anaesthetic. How long it takes to remove the tooth will vary.
The effects of teeth whitening can last up to 2-3 years or as little as 6 months. It varies from person to person. Things that will stain your teeth quickly and make your whitening short-lived include: – Smoking.
Your mouth can be affected by the hormonal changes you will experience during pregnancy. For example, some women develop a condition known as “pregnancy gingivitis,” an inflammation of the gums that can cause swelling and tenderness. Your gums also may bleed a little when you brush or floss.
In the last trimester, we don’t do anything that can stress you, lying back can be uncomfortable, so for those reasons it’s better not to do anything in the last 3 months. But if something urgent has to be done and you are in the last trimester let us know immediately.
There are certain conditions that require pre-medication with an antibiotic prior to dental treatment to prevent adverse effects and infection that can be caused by bacteria that enter the blood stream during certain treatment. You will want to consult with our dentist about this prior to treatment.
It is recommended that your teeth should be cleaned at the dentist twice per year.
Don’t go to the dentist if you are sick! Wait until you are better.
